TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police identified both victims killed in shootings at Rudisill Library and a north Tulsa QuikTrip.
Police said Lundin Hathcock was shot and killed at the library and James McDaniel was shot and killed at the QuikTrip.
One person is in custody after two shootings in north Tulsa. Police identified him as Carlton Jefferson Gilford. He is in the hospital recovering from a self inflicted gunshot wound.
The shootings happened just before 10 a.m. at the QuikTrip at Pine and North Peoria and at Rudisill Library.
Police said the shooting started at the library when the suspect went inside the library, walked up to a man at a desk and shot him in the back of the head. They said he then went to the QuikTrip and shot another man in the back of the head and fired another shot inside the store. The victim shot inside the QuikTrip died, and the victim at the library is at the hospital.
Officers said so far, the shootings seem random, but they are working to learn more.
The Tulsa City-County Library released this statement regarding the shooting:
The Tulsa City-County Library is deeply saddened by the tragic events that occurred today, April 18, at Rudisill Regional Library. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the victims. The Library is committed to supporting its employees and customers in this difficult time and is cooperating with law enforcement in its investigation. The Rudisill Regional Library will remain closed until further notice.
QuikTrip released this statement on the shooting:
“QuikTrip’s top priority is always the safety of our employees and customers – a responsibility we take very seriously. We are saddened by the tragic event that took place this morning and we are working closely with Tulsa Police and will continue to assist with their ongoing investigation. Said, Aisha Jefferson-Smith, QuikTrip’s Corporate Communications Manager.”
This is a developing story.
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